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In the Open

In the Open

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Join Mental Health America as we have open conversations about mental health. We're a group of people who want to change the way our communities talk about mental health. On this podcast, we share our lives, fight in the open, and work together to just figure things out.
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Top 10 In the Open Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best In the Open episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to In the Open for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite In the Open episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

In the Open - Is It Normal or Not Normal?
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04/28/21 • 22 min

What makes something normal? America and Theresa talk about their personal relationships with the meaning of “normal.” They talk about some of the people they trust in their lives to bounce their “normal/not normal” ideas off of to gauge how they feel. They discuss the societal pressures of fitting in and some of their personal behaviors some might categorize as “not normal.”

To take a mental health screen, or to find mental health information and resources, visit mhascreening.org

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In the Open - Being Queer and Latino featuring Cyn Gómez
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06/30/21 • 35 min

Theresa is joined by Cyn Gómez to talk about being queer and Latino. Cyn identifies as non-binary and bisexual so they share their personal journey and how they came to terms with who they are. They speak on topics of mental health, coming out to family and friends, religion and traditionalism and exploring what a welcoming environment looks like.

To take a mental health screen, or to find mental health information and resources, visit mhascreening.org

To submit questions, comments or ideas about future topics on the podcast, contact [email protected]

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In the Open - Depression in Fathers
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06/23/21 • 44 min

America and Theresa are joined by Kevin Seldon to discuss depression in fathers. Kevin shares his feelings of depression and how it became harder when him and his wife struggled to get pregnant. Kevin talks about creating a safe space for men to express their feelings, trying to lead with vulnerability when attempting to connect with new friends and how acknowledgement is powerful.

To listen to the DILF Podcast visit dadidliketofriend.com

To take a mental health screen, or to find mental health information and resources, visit mhascreening.org

To submit questions, comments or ideas about future topics on the podcast, contact [email protected]

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In the Open - Controlling Anger
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05/19/21 • 31 min

Theresa and America discuss how they try to control their anger. They have a conversation about times they’ve tried to justify their anger and some places where they picked up some of their bad habits around anger. They talk about recognizing their cues before they lash out in anger, attempting to have empathy for the other person and learning when to just walk away during a heated argument.

To take a mental health screen, or to find mental health information and resources, visit mhascreening.org

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In the Open - What Is Radical Acceptance?
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05/05/21 • 35 min

Theresa and America were reluctant about the concept of radical acceptance at first, but they give the definition of what it means and how they feel about it now. There is a conversation about how to grieve the things that should not have happened. They talk about where they need to practice radical acceptance in their lives, letting go of control and how much of it is about personal responsibility.

To take a mental health screen, or to find mental health information and resources, visit mhascreening.org

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In the Open - Can People Change?
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09/01/21 • 25 min

Theresa and America discuss whether they think people can change and they turn it on themselves and ask each other if they think they can change. They talk about how we judge people and how we set expectations of the people around us. They have a conversation about appreciating small changes, giving people some credit for trying to change and why context is so important.

To take a mental health screen, or to find mental health information and resources, visit mhascreening.org

To submit questions, comments or ideas about future topics on the podcast, contact [email protected]

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In the Open - My Brain Doesn't Work Anymore
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02/10/21 • 27 min

America and Theresa are completely spent, and they are at the point where they have the inability to process information while recording this podcast. They try to determine how they got to this point and the events that lead to the feeling of their brains not working. They talk about what things drain them the most, the importance of rest for both your body and your brain and they explore solutions for when they need to reset themselves.

To take a mental health screen, or to find mental health information and resources, visit mhascreening.org

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America is joined by Ben Ballman, who is a high school student who founded a mental health coalition, and they discuss being in a toxic relationship. They talk about their experiences with toxic relationships from each of their perspectives. They share some signs of how to identify if a relationship is toxic, setting boundaries and the importance of remembering that prioritizing your own mental health over someone else’s does not make you a bad person.

To take a mental health screen, or to find mental health information and resources, visit mhascreening.org

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In the Open - How Do I Love Myself?
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02/17/21 • 30 min

Theresa struggles with self-love, so America leads her through the process of how she can try to be better at loving herself. They talk about the progress they’ve made in loving themselves and how small changes to their outside appearance has helped. They discuss the similarities to self-love and confidence, they give two examples of what they love about themselves and how we should all practice self-gratitude.

To take a mental health screen, or to find mental health information and resources, visit mhascreening.org

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In the Open - How To Deal With Trauma
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05/12/21 • 26 min

Theresa and America recall how they’ve dealt with the trauma in their lives. There is a discussion about how everyone experiences trauma differently and how some go straight to avoidance. They talk about the aftermath of trauma, common thinking traps around trauma and Theresa's traumatic association with George Floyd.

To take a mental health screen, or to find mental health information and resources, visit mhascreening.org

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FAQ

How many episodes does In the Open have?

In the Open currently has 158 episodes available.

What topics does In the Open cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.

What is the most popular episode on In the Open?

The episode title 'Changing The Thoughts You Tell Yourself' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on In the Open?

The average episode length on In the Open is 28 minutes.

How often are episodes of In the Open released?

Episodes of In the Open are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of In the Open?

The first episode of In the Open was released on Dec 23, 2020.

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